OpenAI makes motorsports debut through partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing
01 Mar 2025

Two-time IndyCar championship-winning team Chip Ganassi Racing has announced a strategic research partnership with OpenAI.

This is the first time an artificial intelligence (AI) company has entered the world of motorsports.

The alliance will leverage OpenAI's AI technology and research capabilities, to improve performance on the racetrack as well as in administrative operations.

OpenAI's CEO expresses excitement over partnership
CEO's statement

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, was equally excited about the partnership.

He said racing has always been a proving ground for innovation and they're excited to explore how their AI technology can contribute alongside the incredible talent at Chip Ganassi Racing.

Altman further emphasized that every detail counts in IndyCar, and they're eager to see how advanced technology can support the team's expertise in pushing performance forward.

Ganassi Racing to utilize AI for performance optimization
AI implementation

The partnership will see Ganassi's race teams working closely with OpenAI's engineers.

The goal is to use the firm's software engineering and research capabilities, to maximize performance on the racetrack and in administrative operations.

This collaboration marks a major step toward integrating advanced technology into motorsports, potentially setting a new standard for other teams in the industry.

Ganassi Racing lauds OpenAI's contribution to motorsports
Praise

Chip Ganassi, the team owner, hailed OpenAI as one of the most important partners they have worked with.

He praised Altman and his team for their work in helping them harness the power of AI to enhance performance on and off the racetrack.

Ganassi said he looks forward to continuing to solve business and racing challenges with OpenAI's team, whom he called some of the smartest and most creative people around.